We are the Right Choice. We have written this letter to address the problem of the school district. The school has failed in providing the students with the proper nutrients. We believe not enough students are eating enough vegetables or fruits because either the school fails to provide a good selection of fruits or vegetables or that the school fails to properly provide the proper food selections by providing a seemingly overwhelming amount of more “preferable” choices of food such as “pizza, fries, etc.” We have also noted the schools failure in providing a proper source of fruits. [The apples are pretty disgusting and abnormally small.]
We plan to add plenty of fruits and vegetables into our Schedule. We don’t intend to completely change the lunch menu. We intend however to add a healthier selection of fruits and vegetables. By adding a fresh selection of fruits and vegetables, the school will save much more money than keeping its current selection of unhealthy snacks. All school lunches will still be $3 and will still provide the student with more nutrients than will the current lunch menu.
Student will benefit from this lunch program because it provides a proper, nutritious meal. This menu is potentially cheaper due to the amounts of fruits and vegetables incorporated. Some of these fruits include apples, oranges, strawberries and watermelon.
Our lunch program is potentially cheaper than the current lunch menu. The menu will enrich the students of this school district by providing the proper nutrients to keep students awake for the rest of the day. Our program instills the “right choices” in students by providing a bigger, better selection of food.
Sincerely,
The Right Choice. INDIVIDUAL WORK Carly Dombrow [Week 1]
1) Chicken Caesar Salad - Calories 537, fat 27.8g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 138mg, protein 48.8g, carbohydrates 26.0g, fiber 3.2g, sugar 11.4g, sodium 391mg, diet points 12.9.
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Whole-wheat bread- Calories 128
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122
2) Club Sandwich- Calories 614, fat 21.9g, 33% calories from fat, cholesterol 83mg, protein 42.8g, carbohydrates 59.1g, fiber 2.9g, sugar 7.6g, sodium 1245mg, diet points 14.0.
+ Kettle chips- Calories- 150, sat fat- 1g- monounsaturated- 7g vitamin a/c- iron- 2%- calcium
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
3) Beef and vegetable soup- Calories 485, fat 25.2g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 82mg, protein 31.6g, carbohydrates 35.6g, fiber 7.9g, sugar 10.2g, sodium 923mg, diet points 10.7.
+ Crackers- 5 crackers- 60 calories, iron 4% total fat 1.5g
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
4) Ham Scrambled Eggs- Calories 276, fat 16.9g, 56% calories from fat, cholesterol 424mg, protein 27.5g, carbohydrates 1.9g, fiber 0.0g, sugar 1.1g, sodium 1327mg, diet points 7.4.
+ Whole-wheat toast- Calories 128 (2 slices)
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
5) 3-Cheese Chicken Cacciatore Manicotti- Calories 353, fat 12.9g, 33% calories from fat, cholesterol 102mg, protein 36.3g, carbohydrates 24.0g, fiber 3.4g, sugar 9.3g, sodium 517mg, diet points 8.0.
+ Green beans- Calories 52, fat 2.1g, 31% calories from fat, cholesterol 5mg, protein 2.1g, carbohydrates 8.1g, fiber 3.9g, sugar 3.0g, sodium 7mg, diet points 0.9.
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
* Dessert choices for the week: - Peanut Butter-Caramel Apples- 297 calories 4g protein 53g carbohydrate 8g fat (2g saturated) 5g fiber
- Fresh Raspberry-Mousse Almond Crumb Cake- 250 calories 5g protein 30g carbohydrate 12g fat (7g saturated) 1g fiber
- Double Chocolate Brownies- 111 calories 1g protein 18g carbohydrate 4g fat (3g saturated) 1g fiber John [Week 2]
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Hamburger on a whole grain bread, w/ Potatoes, Grapes, Choice Bread, Choice of Milk
Chicken Leg, w/ Noodles, Apple, Choice of Bread, and Choice of Milk
Pasta w/ tomato sauce, Rice, Oranges, Choice Bread. Choice of Milk
Monday- Calories-650 Total fat-13.5 g Saturated fat 4.1g Polyunsaturated fat 2.6g Monounsaturated fat 5.3g Cholesterol-26mg Sodium-504mg Total Carbohydrates-27.3g Protein-12.9g
Tuesday- Calories-600 Total Fat-18.8g Saturated-5.2g Polysaturated-4.2g Monounsaterated-7.3g Cholesterol-129mg Sodium-122mg Total Carbohydrates-0g Protein-36.3g
Wednesday Calories-450 Total Fat-3.0g Saturated-1.0g Cholesterol-5mg Sodium-90mg Total Carbohydrates-28.0g Protein-5.0g
Thursday Calories-350 Total Fat-6g Saturated-0g Cholesterol-0mg Total Carbohydrated-22g Protein-22g
Friday Calories-450 Total Fat-17g Saturated04.4g Cholesterol-75mg Total Carbohydrates-33.3g Sodium-630.7mg Protien-16.7g Krista Liguori's Vegetarian Week [Week 3]
Calories: 380 Total fat: 17.1 g Saturated fat: 9.4 g Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 5.7 g Protein: 17.7 g Sodium: 551.8 mg Vitamin A: 60.9% Vitamin C: 9.4% Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g Calcium: 31.7% Iron: 16.6% Carbohydrates: 38.9 g
Calories: 400 Total fat: 17 g Saturated fat: 5.4 g Protein: 13 g Sodium: 590 mg Vitamin A: 30 % Vitamin C: 8% Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g Calcium: 20% Iron: 8% Carbohydrates: 38.1 g
Calories: 400 Total fat: 25 g Saturated fat: 8 g Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g Protein: 35 g Sodium: 1090 mg Dietary Fiber: 10 g Carbohydrates: 58 g
Calories: 380 Total fat: 17 g Saturated fat: 8 g Protein: 12 g Sodium: 790 mg Dietary Fiber: 1 g Carbohydrates: 45 g
Calories: 300 Total fat: 8 g Saturated fat: 0.5 g Polyunsaturated: 1.5 g Monounsaturated: .5 g Protein: 10 g Sodium: 350 mg Vitamin A: 4% Vitamin C: 0% Dietary Fiber: 3 g Calcium: 4% Iron: 4% Carbohydrates: 30 g
Julian [Week 4]
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Main Dish (Day 1)
Day 2 Main Dish
Day 3 Main Dish
Day 4 Main Dish
Day 5 Main Dish
Calories
158
222
224
259
235
Total Fat
9.06 grams
0 grams
7 grams
3 Grams
4 Grams
Protein
9.66 grams
1 gram
8 grams
10 grams
7 Grams
Sodium
248.77 mg
96 mg
910 mg
561 Mg
876 Mg
Vitamin A
0%
5%
1%
1%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
1%
2%
Dietary fiber
0 grams
1 Gram
1 Gram
1 Gram
Calcium
0%
3%
4%
5%
Iron
2%
9%
10%
11%
Carbohydrates
10.63 grams
4 grams
33 Grams
48 Grams
11 Grams
INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPHS
Carly I've chosen to collect the healthiest possible meals, putting myself in students shoes. Although it's not McDonald's, it's something anyone can enjoy when it comes to well balanced diets. It may not have the grease/fats that makes up the delicious part of meals, but the healthy side. I've chosen to give the option of water/milk being that their the less in fat, more in vitamins. I believe it would be a good change in all diets.
John So when I was making my menu I thought “what to put in my lunch menu, that the kids will buy.” I was thinking what we have at our lunch, and see what could make it healthier but more appetizing to children. I believe that my menu is healthy but still appetizing.
Krista - Vegetarianism helps people to eat healthy while being more green as well. Since it is important to our school and township to be green and environmentally conscience, the new school lunch menu is a good way to help. Vegetarianism reduces the amount of cows needed which reduces the methane gas in the environment. The Vegetarian menu includes nutritious and tasty foods that are also multi-cultural. Most of the foods are designed to allow even meat-eaters enjoyment.
Julian I believe my menu for the week will only be successful if the school lunch staff are given a good supply of fruits and vegetables. Frankly, I think the fruits in the school lunch room are pretty nasty. The apples are smaller than a baseball and does not look very delectable to eat. Honestly, Its pretty disgusting. Is it so hard to buy good looking apples? Instead of serving the soup, they could serve something that looks appetizing like an apple. I would rather eat an apple than drink the soup. But if there were any good apples, then I wouldn’t be complaining. The pricing on the food will be cheaper and will provide a more nutritious meal for the students than will the current meal. The menu will be easier to prepare and cheaper to produce.
Vegetables: peppers
Fruit: strawberries
Dairy: cheese Meat/ Beans: black beans
Grains: whole grain pizza crust
Vegetables: spinach and garlic
Fruit: apple slices
Dairy: lowfat cheese
& Apples with peanut butter
Grains: whole grain tortilla
Vegetables: lettuce
Fruit: 100% fruit juice
Dairy: lowfat cheese & light sour cream
Meat/ Beans: soy taco
Grains: whole grain noodles
Vegetables: broccoli
Fruit: fruit juice
Dairy: cheese
Meat/ Beans: hummus & pretzel snack
Grains: whole grain bun
Vegetables: broccoli
Fruit: watermelon
Dairy: Milk, Chocolate Milk
Meat/ Beans: Veggie Burger
Choice of Milk
Grains: Garlic Bread, Sweet Rice
Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries
Dairy: Fat Free Yogurt.
Choice of Milk
Grains: Garlic Bread, Sweet Rice
Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries
Dairy: Fat Free Yogurt.
Choice of Milk
Grains: Garlic Bread, Sweet Rice
Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries
Dairy: Fat Free Yogurt.
Choice of Milk
Grains: Garlic Bread, Sweet Rice
Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries
Dairy: Fat Free Yogurt.
Choice of Milk
Grains: Garlic Bread, Sweet Rice
Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries
Dairy: Fat Free Yogurt.
Letter to the School
Dear Upper Merion School Board,
We are the Right Choice. We have written this letter to address the problem of the school district. The school has failed in providing the students with the proper nutrients. We believe not enough students are eating enough vegetables or fruits because either the school fails to provide a good selection of fruits or vegetables or that the school fails to properly provide the proper food selections by providing a seemingly overwhelming amount of more “preferable” choices of food such as “pizza, fries, etc.” We have also noted the schools failure in providing a proper source of fruits. [The apples are pretty disgusting and abnormally small.]
We plan to add plenty of fruits and vegetables into our Schedule. We don’t intend to completely change the lunch menu. We intend however to add a healthier selection of fruits and vegetables. By adding a fresh selection of fruits and vegetables, the school will save much more money than keeping its current selection of unhealthy snacks. All school lunches will still be $3 and will still provide the student with more nutrients than will the current lunch menu.
Student will benefit from this lunch program because it provides a proper, nutritious meal. This menu is potentially cheaper due to the amounts of fruits and vegetables incorporated. Some of these fruits include apples, oranges, strawberries and watermelon.
Our lunch program is potentially cheaper than the current lunch menu. The menu will enrich the students of this school district by providing the proper nutrients to keep students awake for the rest of the day. Our program instills the “right choices” in students by providing a bigger, better selection of food.
Sincerely,
The Right Choice.
INDIVIDUAL WORK
Carly Dombrow [Week 1]
1) Chicken Caesar Salad - Calories 537, fat 27.8g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 138mg, protein 48.8g, carbohydrates 26.0g, fiber 3.2g, sugar 11.4g, sodium 391mg, diet points 12.9.
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Whole-wheat bread- Calories 128
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122
2) Club Sandwich- Calories 614, fat 21.9g, 33% calories from fat, cholesterol 83mg, protein 42.8g, carbohydrates 59.1g, fiber 2.9g, sugar 7.6g, sodium 1245mg, diet points 14.0.
+ Kettle chips- Calories- 150, sat fat- 1g- monounsaturated- 7g vitamin a/c- iron- 2%- calcium
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
3) Beef and vegetable soup- Calories 485, fat 25.2g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 82mg, protein 31.6g, carbohydrates 35.6g, fiber 7.9g, sugar 10.2g, sodium 923mg, diet points 10.7.
+ Crackers- 5 crackers- 60 calories, iron 4% total fat 1.5g
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
4) Ham Scrambled Eggs- Calories 276, fat 16.9g, 56% calories from fat, cholesterol 424mg, protein 27.5g, carbohydrates 1.9g, fiber 0.0g, sugar 1.1g, sodium 1327mg, diet points 7.4.
+ Whole-wheat toast- Calories 128 (2 slices)
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
5) 3-Cheese Chicken Cacciatore Manicotti- Calories 353, fat 12.9g, 33% calories from fat, cholesterol 102mg, protein 36.3g, carbohydrates 24.0g, fiber 3.4g, sugar 9.3g, sodium 517mg, diet points 8.0.
+ Green beans- Calories 52, fat 2.1g, 31% calories from fat, cholesterol 5mg, protein 2.1g, carbohydrates 8.1g, fiber 3.9g, sugar 3.0g, sodium 7mg, diet points 0.9.
+ Fruit salad- Calories 211, fat 2.0g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 7.3g, carbohydrates 44.9g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 39.4g, sodium 82mg, diet points 4.2.
+ Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milk fat- Calories 122 OR water
* Dessert choices for the week:
- Peanut Butter-Caramel Apples- 297 calories 4g protein 53g carbohydrate 8g fat (2g saturated) 5g fiber
- Fresh Raspberry-Mousse Almond Crumb Cake- 250 calories 5g protein 30g carbohydrate 12g fat (7g saturated) 1g fiber
- Double Chocolate Brownies- 111 calories 1g protein 18g carbohydrate 4g fat (3g saturated) 1g fiber
John [Week 2]
Monday- Calories-650 Total fat-13.5 g Saturated fat 4.1g Polyunsaturated fat 2.6g Monounsaturated fat 5.3g Cholesterol-26mg Sodium-504mg Total Carbohydrates-27.3g Protein-12.9g
Tuesday- Calories-600 Total Fat-18.8g Saturated-5.2g Polysaturated-4.2g Monounsaterated-7.3g Cholesterol-129mg Sodium-122mg Total Carbohydrates-0g Protein-36.3g
Wednesday Calories-450 Total Fat-3.0g Saturated-1.0g Cholesterol-5mg Sodium-90mg Total Carbohydrates-28.0g Protein-5.0g
Thursday Calories-350 Total Fat-6g Saturated-0g Cholesterol-0mg Total Carbohydrated-22g Protein-22g
Friday Calories-450 Total Fat-17g Saturated04.4g Cholesterol-75mg Total Carbohydrates-33.3g Sodium-630.7mg Protien-16.7g
Krista Liguori's Vegetarian Week [Week 3]
Total fat: 17.1 g
Saturated fat: 9.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.7 g
Protein: 17.7 g
Sodium: 551.8 mg
Vitamin A: 60.9%
Vitamin C: 9.4%
Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
Calcium: 31.7%
Iron: 16.6%
Carbohydrates: 38.9 g
Total fat: 17 g
Saturated fat: 5.4 g
Protein: 13 g
Sodium: 590 mg
Vitamin A: 30 %
Vitamin C: 8%
Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
Calcium: 20%
Iron: 8%
Carbohydrates: 38.1 g
Total fat: 25 g
Saturated fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Protein: 35 g
Sodium: 1090 mg
Dietary Fiber: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Total fat: 17 g
Saturated fat: 8 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 790 mg
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated: .5 g
Protein: 10 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Vitamin A: 4%
Vitamin C: 0%
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 4%
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Julian [Week 4]
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INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPHS
Carly
I've chosen to collect the healthiest possible meals, putting myself in students shoes. Although it's not McDonald's, it's something anyone can enjoy when it comes to well balanced diets. It may not have the grease/fats that makes up the delicious part of meals, but the healthy side. I've chosen to give the option of water/milk being that their the less in fat, more in vitamins. I believe it would be a good change in all diets.
John
So when I was making my menu I thought “what to put in my lunch menu, that the kids will buy.” I was thinking what we have at our lunch, and see what could make it healthier but more appetizing to children. I believe that my menu is healthy but still appetizing.
Krista
- Vegetarianism helps people to eat healthy while being more green as well. Since it is important to our school and township to be green and environmentally conscience, the new school lunch menu is a good way to help. Vegetarianism reduces the amount of cows needed which reduces the methane gas in the environment. The Vegetarian menu includes nutritious and tasty foods that are also multi-cultural. Most of the foods are designed to allow even meat-eaters enjoyment.
Julian
I believe my menu for the week will only be successful if the school lunch staff are given a good supply of fruits and vegetables. Frankly, I think the fruits in the school lunch room are pretty nasty. The apples are smaller than a baseball and does not look very delectable to eat. Honestly, Its pretty disgusting. Is it so hard to buy good looking apples? Instead of serving the soup, they could serve something that looks appetizing like an apple. I would rather eat an apple than drink the soup. But if there were any good apples, then I wouldn’t be complaining.
The pricing on the food will be cheaper and will provide a more nutritious meal for the students than will the current meal. The menu will be easier to prepare and cheaper to produce.